Off the Record
Claim This Podcastby Adam Coonan and Lisa Coletta
Podcast Overview
<p><b>Off the Record</b> explores the governance conversations that don’t always make it into the minutes.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by governance professionals <b>Adam Coonan</b> and <b>Lisa Coletta</b>, the podcast examines the realities shaping Boardroom decision-making today — from director responsibilities and regulatory developments to the behavioural dynamics that influence how decisions are really made.</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing on their experience working with Boards, executives, and governance professionals, Lisa and Adam discuss the tensions, questions and emerging issues that sit behind formal governance frameworks.</p><p><br></p><p>Each episode explores the ideas, insights and real-world observations that influence governance in practice — including topics such as Boardroom accountability, director oversight, decision-making under uncertainty, the role of inquiry, and the evolving influence of technology.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Off the Record</b> is for directors, governance professionals, executives and advisors who want to better understand the dynamics shaping governance and decision-making in modern organisations.</p>
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Publishing Since
4/8/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 30, 2026
Episode 6 - Would we Appointment them Today?
Long-serving Directors and advisers often bring invaluable experience, deep organisational knowledge and trusted relationships. But what happens when tenure begins to outweigh contribution? In this episode of Off the Record, Lisa Coletta and Adam Coonan explore one of governance's most uncomfortable conversations. They discuss how complacency can quietly emerge, why Boards sometimes tolerate behaviours they'd never accept from a new appointment, and how loyalty, familiarity and long-standing ...
June 16, 2026
Episode 5 - Naughty Shareholders who cross the line
Shareholders play a critical role in governance, but what happens when ownership starts bleeding into Board decision-making or management operations? In this episode of Off the Record, Adam Coonan and Lisa Coletta explore the challenges that arise when the boundaries between shareholders, Boards and management become blurred. They discuss the difference between ownership rights, governance responsibilities and operational accountability, and why governance relies on clarity around who decides...
June 3, 2026
Episode 4 - The Record and the Reality
Board decisions are recorded in the minutes. But what about everything that shaped the decision before it got there? In this episode of Off the Record, Adam Coonan and Lisa Coletta explore the gap between what is formally recorded and what is actually experienced inside the Boardroom. They discuss the behavioural dynamics that influence decision-making, including power, influence, challenge, silence, confidence, culture and the subtle signals that often shape outcomes long before a resolution...
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- What is Off the Record?
<p><b>Off the Record</b> explores the governance conversations that don’t always make it into the minutes.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by governance professionals <b>Adam Coonan</b> and <b>Lisa Coletta</b>, the podcast examines the realities shaping Boardroom decision-making today — from director responsibilities and regulatory developments to the behavioural dynamics that influence how decisions are really made.</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing on their experience working with Boards, executives, and governance professionals, Lisa and Adam discuss the tensions, questions and emerging issues that sit behind formal governance frameworks.</p><p><br></p><p>Each episode explores the ideas, insights and real-world observations that influence governance in practice — including topics such as Boardroom accountability, director oversight, decision-making under uncertainty, the role of inquiry, and the evolving influence of technology.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Off the Record</b> is for directors, governance professionals, executives and advisors who want to better understand the dynamics shaping governance and decision-making in modern organisations.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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